A person may be lawfully arrested on the basis of a reputation as a criminal who is likely to be engaging in crimes involving contraband secreted on his person

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE Beck v. Ohio (1964 )

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Having power can be described as the ability to control information essential for maintaining operations

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Victim and witness reports are the most common ways that crimes come to the attention of the authorities

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Give two examples of how individuals change their lifestyle due to victimization.

What will be an ideal response?

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Many states' modern criminal laws are codifications of the common law crimes, and when there is a question of statutory meaning, the courts

A. look to the common law definitions to help in understanding the term in question. B. consider the common law definitions only after exhausting all other means. C. revert to the common law punishments, except for those involving the death sentence. D. revert to the common law definitions and punishments, since they are easier to apply.

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